Explore the Family Name Houge
The meaning of Houge
Norwegian: variant of Hauge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Houge has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was 32,743, but it fell to 34,539 by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly, from 661 to 655, a change of -0.91%. The proportion of people named Houge per 100k also declined by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #34,539 | -5.49% |
| Count | 661 | 655 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houge
In terms of ethnicity distribution for the surname Houge, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The most prevalent ethnic identity associated with the surname is White, although its representation decreased slightly from 85.78% to 84.27%. The Black population with the surname Houge also experienced a minor decrease, dropping from 10.44% to 10.23%. Notably, there were increases in the Hispanic and Two or More Races categories, with Hispanic representation rising by 68.38% and Two or More Races increasing by 12.50%. Additionally, the surname appeared among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, which had not been the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.78% | 84.27% | -1.76% |
| Black | 10.44% | 10.23% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.29% | 68.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.53% | 12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |